A Beatles single being delivered to KJR-AM, 1969, (Tom Barlet-Seattlepi.com file-MOHAI collection)

A Beatles single being delivered to KJR-AM, 1969, (Tom Barlet-Seattlepi.com file-MOHAI collection)

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Otto Brendt, general manager of the King Broadcasting Company operates a power wrench on bolts of the KING television tower, November 1953.

Otto Brendt, general manager of the King Broadcasting Company operates a power wrench on bolts of the KING television tower, November 1953.

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This photo was taken in June 1941. This was the caption when it ran in the P-I: Dwarfed by one of two soaring 526-foot directional towers, Ella Raines, Warner Brothers' new talent find, and Dori Klemkaski, chosen "Queen of Queens" by University of Washington students, explore KIRO's new transmitter, which goes into operation today. less

This photo was taken in June 1941. This was the caption when it ran in the P-I: Dwarfed by one of two soaring 526-foot directional towers, Ella Raines, Warner Brothers' new talent find, and Dori Klemkaski, ... more

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A heavy television antenna is rigged by Al Minugh for its journey up the 478-foot high KOMO tower, October 1953.

A heavy television antenna is rigged by Al Minugh for its journey up the 478-foot high KOMO tower, October 1953.

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Carol Price, "Miss Colorvision of 1956," poses with KOMO/4's RCA TK-41 immediately following the first live on-air color broadcast from their studios, FEb. 1, 1956. The original photo information stated: "'Miss Colorvision' added beauty and color to both of Channel 4's colorcasts Feb. 1, the "Sneak Preview" at 8:55 a.m. and the scheduled live color presentation of the station's news program, 'Deadline!' at 6:30 p.m. less

Carol Price, "Miss Colorvision of 1956," poses with KOMO/4's RCA TK-41 immediately following the first live on-air color broadcast from their studios, FEb. 1, 1956. The original photo information stated: "'Miss ... more

Left to right: F.J. Brott, KOMO's chief engineer, W.W. Warren, KOMO general manager and vice president and KOMO developing engineer S.D. Bennett pose with a camera, May 20, 1952. KOMO went on air in 1953.

Left to right: F.J. Brott, KOMO's chief engineer, W.W. Warren, KOMO general manager and vice president and KOMO developing engineer S.D. Bennett pose with a camera, May 20, 1952. KOMO went on air in 1953.

Gil Henry, host of "KING's Open House," interviews Mrs. Kenneth Blair at IGA Foodliner in Northgate during a February 1952 daily broadcast. Standing between Henry and Mrs. Blair is Mrs. William Johnston, with son, Marc, 3. The area that was the grocery store is now part of the Northgate food court. less

Gil Henry, host of "KING's Open House," interviews Mrs. Kenneth Blair at IGA Foodliner in Northgate during a February 1952 daily broadcast. Standing between Henry and Mrs. Blair is Mrs. William Johnston, with ... more

This former Queen Anne grocery store was KING-TVs first newsroom. This photo was taken in January 1952; Seattle's first television broadcast was the 1948 high school state championship at Memorial Stadium.

This former Queen Anne grocery store was KING-TVs first newsroom. This photo was taken in January 1952; Seattle's first television broadcast was the 1948 high school state championship at Memorial Stadium.

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A 1952 architect's drawing of a possible home for KING. The studios are now at 333 Dexter Ave. N, a building constructed in 1947.

A 1952 architect's drawing of a possible home for KING. The studios are now at 333 Dexter Ave. N, a building constructed in 1947.

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Ken Schwedop, left, and Allan G. Miller, technical director, monitor a program from a KING control room, January 1964.

Ken Schwedop, left, and Allan G. Miller, technical director, monitor a program from a KING control room, January 1964.

The Austin Company completed this headquarters for KOMO broadcasting in November 1948. The building, which had been renovated, was demolished to build Fisher Plaza at 140 Fourth Avenue North.

The Austin Company completed this headquarters for KOMO broadcasting in November 1948. The building, which had been renovated, was demolished to build Fisher Plaza at 140 Fourth Avenue North.

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When this photo ran in the P-I in April 1959, the caption read: Seventh graders of Lynden Grade School, special guests of the Post-Intelligencer and KOMO yesterday at the 244th Quizdown, pause with rapt attention in the radio master control room as Stuart Sierer, KOMO guide points to the studio's master control board. (Phil H. Webber/Seattlepi.com file) less

When this photo ran in the P-I in April 1959, the caption read: Seventh graders of Lynden Grade School, special guests of the Post-Intelligencer and KOMO yesterday at the 244th Quizdown, pause with rapt ... more

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Left to right: Kenneth R. Fisher, of Fisher Blend Station, Inc., W.W. Warren, KOMO general manager and vice president, and F.J. Brott, KOMO's chief engineer, pose with a camera, May 20, 1952. KOMO went on air in 1953. less

Left to right: Kenneth R. Fisher, of Fisher Blend Station, Inc., W.W. Warren, KOMO general manager and vice president, and F.J. Brott, KOMO's chief engineer, pose with a camera, May 20, 1952. KOMO went on air ... more

Left to right: KOMO developing engineer S.D. Bennett, W.W. Warren, KOMO general manager and vice president and F.J. Brott, KOMO's chief engineer, pose with a camera, May 20, 1952. KOMO went on air in 1953.

Left to right: KOMO developing engineer S.D. Bennett, W.W. Warren, KOMO general manager and vice president and F.J. Brott, KOMO's chief engineer, pose with a camera, May 20, 1952. KOMO went on air in 1953.

Ed Bremer shown at KSER 90.7 FM, a community radio station in Lynnwood, in 2000.

Ed Bremer shown at KSER 90.7 FM, a community radio station in Lynnwood, in 2000.

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EddIe Releford, Cleveland High School radio and TV program student, helped produce a national TV show on Seattle integration in November 1979.

EddIe Releford, Cleveland High School radio and TV program student, helped produce a national TV show on Seattle integration in November 1979.

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Seattle sportscaster Wayne Cody of KIRO radio waves goodbye for the final time on his last radio broadcast after 21 years. His final broadcast was outside Duke's Restaurant on Lake Union, March 29, 1996. Cody died in June 2002 at age 65. (Scott Eklund/Seattlepi.com) less

Seattle sportscaster Wayne Cody of KIRO radio waves goodbye for the final time on his last radio broadcast after 21 years. His final broadcast was outside Duke's Restaurant on Lake Union, March 29, 1996. Cody ... more

Longtime radio DJ Mike West talks about his connection to Paul McCartney while holding a replica of the 1964 Epiphone Texan McCartney used to write the song "Yesterday." The photo was taken in 2005. (Scott Eklund/Seattlepi.com file) less

Longtime radio DJ Mike West talks about his connection to Paul McCartney while holding a replica of the 1964 Epiphone Texan McCartney used to write the song "Yesterday." The photo was taken in 2005. (Scott ... more

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